One of the lakes I have swam in is the Emerald River/Lake in Turkey. We had lunch on a floating restaurant on the lake where we had to sit on cushions to eat. Then we all went for a swim. The water was extremely cold compared to the outside temperature and the sea! There was a...

Growing up I didn't know what a pool was until I was a teenager. I grew up swimming in rivers, lakes, ponds, and of course the ocean. I love the feel of the water on my body. There really is nothing more rewarding than a long hike back into a hidden place where you remove all...